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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (1 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: Sport Ireland, which is funded by my Department, is the statutory body with responsibility for the development of sport, increasing participation at all levels and raising standards. This includes the allocation of funding to sporting organisations across a variety of funding schemes.  I have referred the Deputy's question to Sport Ireland for direct reply in relation to the funding...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (1 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: A Covid-19 funding package of €85 million was provided in 2020 to support the sport sector. This significant investment benefited all levels of the sport sector, including thousands of grassroots clubs across the country, and provided some certainty for sporting organisations in their planning for 2021. In total, €725,000 was allocated to the association mentioned by the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: According to the details provided by the Deputy, the event to which he refers is not a sporting activity conducted under the remit of a National Governing Body of Sport that is recognised by Sport Ireland. As the event described would appear to be an organised outdoor event, I would refer the Deputy to the Government's recent announcement, which permits, from the 7th of June, 2021, the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Jun 2021)

Jack Chambers: Minister Martin and I announced on Friday 28 May that we will begin to trial the safe return of spectators to sporting events in June and July. Some cultural events will also be trialled. The announcement follows a decision by Government to allow for the further easing of restrictions in line with public health guidance. In total, 15 sporting events across Gaelic games, rugby, football, golf...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Athchóiriú Cuimsitheach Buiséid), 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Inclusive Budget Reform) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: No, I think I have covered it.

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Athchóiriú Cuimsitheach Buiséid), 2014: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Inclusive Budget Reform) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Government on the Bill before the House this evening. Deputy Doherty's Bill from 2014 proposes that a referendum should be held with the aim of removing Article 17.2 from the Constitution. The drafting of legislation for the holding of any constitutional referendum requires detailed consideration of the proposal at issue....

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: From June 7th the resumption of outdoor competition is permitted. Such activity will take place under strict protocols and without spectators. The capacities in individual and non-team focused sports will reflect the nature of the particular sport, the size and scale of proposed venues and the standard operating procedures of the National Governing Bodies (NGBs), in this case Motorsport...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (27 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2020 round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme closed for applications on Monday 1stMarch. By the closing date, 3,106 applications were submitted seeking...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: As the Deputy is aware, the overarching 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030and the accompanying Action Plan for the Irish Language (Plean Gníomhaíochta 2018-2022) represents state policy for the Irish language and Gaeltacht regions. The Strategy and supporting action plan have cross-departmental ownership and, accordingly, responsibility for implementation falls on a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Deputy may be aware that my Department, via Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge,subvents the cost of attending summer college in Gaeltacht regions. Under the terms of the scheme, the Department provides a subsidy, currently worth €10 per day (equivalent to €220 per student for a three week course) which benefits over 26,000 students a year while staying in any of the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The resumption of group children's swimming lessons is a matter for consideration and decision by the Government. No decision has yet been taken in that regard. The Government recognises the important well-being and water safety benefits of swimming generally for people of all ages. Subject to final decision and the prevailing public health situation, the Government has already indicated...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: Is tríd an Clár Tacaíochtaí Pobail agus Teanga a chuireann mo Roinn tacaíocht airgead caiptil ar fáil chun áiseanna pobail, teanga agus caitheamh aimsire a thógáil nó a uasghrádú, nó chun trealamh áirithe a cheannach sna ceantair Ghaeltachta. Tuigtear dom go bhfuil iarratas ón scoil atá luaite ag an Teachta i...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (26 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: Under the 2018 Sports Capital Programme [SCP] conducted by my Department, Dublin City Council has been provisionally allocated a grant of €126,015 for the refurbishment of surfaces at Clontarf All Weather Sports Pitches. Once Dublin City Council has completed its procurement process it can apply to the Department to seek formal approval for the drawdown of this grant in accordance...

Annexation of Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I thank Deputies for their statements on this important issue. The Government is deeply concerned at the intensification of violence in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel in the past two weeks. We welcome the ceasefire on 21 May and I repeat the call of the Minister, Deputy Coveney, for its full and proper implementation, not least to ensure vital humanitarian can reach those in need. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) is the primary vehicle for Government support for the development of sports and physical recreation facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment throughout the country. The 2020 round of the SCEP closed for applications on Monday 1stMarch. By the closing date, 3,106 applications were submitted seeking over €200m in...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (25 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The club referred to by the Deputy was provisionally allocated a grant of €81,500 under the 2017 Sports Capital Programme (SCP) for the development of an artificial playing surface and a further €83,343 under the 2018 SCP towards the provision of floodlights and non-personal sports equipment. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the SCP and due to the level of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The National Sports Policy published in 2018 provided for the establishment of a Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). The National Development Plan provided a capital allocation of at least €100m over the period to 2027 for the Fund. The aim of the fund is to provide exchequer support for larger sports facility projects with at least €100m being made available over the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (20 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The funding model for the construction of Dalymount Park is a matter for Dublin City Council in the first instance. In relation to my Department’s involvement with the project, the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) was launched in 2018 to provide Exchequer support for larger sports facility projects with at least €100m being made available over the period to 2027....

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders that No. 24a, the financial motion by the Minister for Finance, shall be taken now and the following arrangements shall apply: the proceedings of the motion and any amendments thereto shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to conclusion after 145 minutes by one question, which shall be put from the Chair. Speeches shall be in...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (19 May 2021)

Jack Chambers: The Minister for Finance is on his way.